About
Tucked away in Hopkins, South Carolina, Southland Fisheries is a working fish farm dedicated to one thing: stocking ponds with healthy, vigorous freshwater fish. This isn't your typical aquarium shop with rows of glass tanks — it's a proper fishery where bluegill, catfish, shellcracker, mosquito fish, and tilapia are raised and sold in quantities that range from modest backyard pond orders to 500-fish hauls for larger operations. Clay, Marvin, and their team have built a reputation across the Southeast for hands-on expertise and genuine care.
Customers regularly mention how much time the staff invests in answering questions — not just about which species to stock, but about feeding regimens, pond aeration, and even aquaponics system design. One educator came in seeking help setting up a school aquaponics project and left hours later with tilapia and a full plan for a grow tray system that's now thriving. One of the standout services at Southland Fisheries is their delivery network.
They transport live fish across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, dropping shipments at local feed-and-seed stores like Midway in Commerce, Georgia. For those who prefer pickup, calling ahead to reserve your fish is the standard process — and reviewers note that someone actually answers the phone, which feels increasingly rare. The fish arrive lively, well-packaged, and ready for pond life.
The operation also sells pond fish food, including products like Purina AquaMax 400, and customers appreciate the feeding guidance that comes alongside purchases. One buyer raising fish in IBC totes credited the staff's advice in getting shellcracker to accept pelleted feed after trial and error with multiple brands. Southland Fisheries serves a specific niche — pond stocking and freshwater fish farming — and they do it with a level of professionalism and friendliness that keeps customers driving from as far as Clemson.
If you've got a pond to fill, this Hopkins farm should be your first call.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
- FreshwaterPond
Highlights
What makes them special
- Pond stocking with bluegill, catfish, shellcracker, mosquito fish, and tilapia
- Live fish delivery across SC, NC, and GA to local feed-and-seed stores
- Consultation for aquaponics systems including school projects
- Call-ahead reservations with responsive phone service
- Purina AquaMax and pond fish food available on-site
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Great place”
— Jon Dyer5.06 months ago“Friendly staff that helped me get the right fish for my pond. They also went the extra mile to make sure they all made it all the way up to Clemson alive.”
— Jon Marr5.08 months ago“Very knowledgeable and have healthy fish Can buy small quantities and pick up during the week Call ahead to reserve”
— Beckah Gogetter5.0a year ago“Healthy fish , Great & friendly service and they back up their sale very pleased doing business with them”
— Jd Hamdi5.0a year ago“Purchased some mosquito fish and blue gill to stock our pond. They also sell food for your pond fish. Everybody was very nice. I will be back.”
— Andrew Finch5.0a year ago“The owners were excellant, efficient and their fish are healthy and ready to be placed in a pond”
— Mike Drew5.0a year ago“They know their stuff, always friendly. Very helpful.”
— Peter Cappuccilli5.0a year ago“They've stocked our pond with some nice healthy fish! You can call, they actually answer the phone and they deliver all over to your local feed and seed stores like Midway in Commerce, GA.”
— Daffodil 265.02 years ago“I like that they deliver fish. I raise fish in ibc totes and messed up ordering shell cracker since they don’t eat feed. Luckily I got mine to eat Purina aquamax 400 and they love it. Took awhile and lots of feeds to figure it out though.”
— Lewis Huddleston5.02 years ago“Great service. Knowledgeable employees. Great information.”
— Mark Cannady5.02 years ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (803) 776-4923 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Southland Fisheries.